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The Sealy Center on Aging at UTMB Health: Leading Aging Research Since 1995

The Sealy Center on Aging focuses on improving the health and well-being of older adults through interdisciplinary research, education, and community service by integrating the resources and activities relevant to aging at UTMB. The Center also implements our research findings in hospitals and clinics, bringing excellence and visibility to our health care system, and improving the health of older adults.

Associated Research Programs

Contact Us

Sealy Center on Aging (SCOA)
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0177
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Phone: (409) 747-0008
Email: aging.research@utmb.edu

News from the Sealy Center on Aging



  • New Video: Navigating Turbulent Waters - Leveraging Artificial and Real Intelligence Tools

    May 1, 2025, 13:15 PM by SCOA

    A video is now available online for the Pepper Investigators Lecture on April 30, 2025, "Navigating Turbulent Waters: Leveraging Artificial and Real Intelligence Tools," presented by Kimberly A. Skarupski, PhD, MPH, Associate Vice Provost, Leadership Development; Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Divisions of Geriatrics, John Sealy School of Medicine; Professor, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public and Population Health.

  • National Council on Aging Site Visit Highlights Partnerships Impacting Older Adults

    May 1, 2025, 10:24 AM by SCOA

    The School of Public and Population Health (SPPH) at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) recently hosted representatives from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), funding agency behind the UTMB Chronic Diseases Prevention & Self-Management Programs, providing evidence-based chronic disease management programs for older adults.

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    New UTMB Research Reveals Causes Behind American Life Expectancy Gap

    April 22, 2025, 13:25 PM by SCOA

    A newly published study by Neil Mehta and Octavio Bramajo offers fresh insights into a critical public health concern: why Americans live shorter lives compared to people in other wealthy nations. Their research investigates how deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) contribute to the growing life expectancy disparity between the United States and its economic peers between 2008 and 2019.

  • Alzheimer’s Association UTMB Student Symposium April 28

    April 18, 2025, 11:57 AM by SCOA

    Register for the Alzheimer’s Association UTMB Student Symposium at UTMB on April 28, 2025. This event is an excellent opportunity for insights from community members, networking, and a platform for students to present research about aging populations through a poster session.

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    Texas RCMAR Presentation April 22

    April 16, 2025, 09:44 AM by SCOA

    Join us for the next Texas RCMAR presentation on April 22, 2025. "Charting Your Funding Journey: Grants, Opportunities, and Institutional Resources", is presented by: Toyin Babarinde, PhD, Executive Director of Research Development, Office of Strategic Research Development, at 3 PM via Zoom.


Areas of Research

SCOA brings together faculty from all UTMB Schools with expertise in research, education and clinical care related to aging. It provides the infrastructure and resources to ignite new collaborative translational research foci and support externally funded research on aging. It also supports educational programs on aging and geriatrics and outreach in the community. SCOA directly assists Core Investigators by providing support that includes: office space, editorial services, pilot funds, research infrastructure, and administration. 

Aging in hispanic populations, effectiveness of medical treatments, implementation of new treatments, recovery from illness

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Hello world! We are excited to connect with you here about aging research from UTMB Health, including funding, new grants, researcher highlights, important findings, and more. Students, trainees, and early career researchers are invited to follow us for announcements and opportunities 🤜🤛

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— Sealy Center on Aging (@utmbscoa.bsky.social) Jan 31, 2025 at 10:29 AM